R Gordon Appleman

Our culture emphasizes teamwork and an unqualified commitment to excellence and is a key reason for our success. T&K was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017 among the most highly recognized law firms in the U.S.

Thompson & Knight is a growing Firm that recognizes the importance of hiring qualified lawyers, paralegals, and administrative professionals who can contribute to the growth of our practice and support our diverse client base. We are committed to the success of each employee and the impact they have on the future growth of Thompson & Knight.

Gordon Appleman focuses his practice on all aspects of taxation. He counsels clients on federal income, estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer, and excise taxes, as well as state inheritance, franchise, and sales taxes. Gordon also has extensive experience in wills, probate, estates, trusts, exempt organizations, community property, and employee benefits. He is a frequent speaker at numerous continuing legal education programs on taxation, wills, and probate law topics.

Client counseling and document preparation regarding the taxation of acquisition and disposition of assets and businesses

Client counseling and document preparation regarding the inter vivos and testamentary management and disposition of assets and the taxation of those events, including wills, trusts, estates, and life insurance

Litigation in U.S. District Courts, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. appellate courts, and state courts regarding taxation, estates, and trusts

Member, Fort Worth-Tarrant County Bar Association; Former Director, Vice President

Member, Fort Worth Business & Estate Council, Former Chairman

Member, Harvard Law School Association of Texas; Former President, Former National Vice President

Civic

Member, The Exchange Club of Fort Worth; Former President

Member, The University of Texas System Chancellor's Council; Former Chairman, Executive Committee

Member, The University of Texas Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors; Former President

The University of Texas: Athletics Council for Men; Commission of 125, 2003-present; Committee on Undergraduate Experience, 1990-1993; Commission on Fraternal Organizations, 1986-1987; Former Chairman, Advisory Council of College of Liberal Arts; Pro Bene Meritis Award, 2000; Development Board; Ex-Students' Association, Life Member, Member of Executive Council, Former President, Former Chairman, Board of Advisors

Client counseling and document preparation regarding the taxation of acquisition and disposition of assets and businesses

Client counseling and document preparation regarding the inter vivos and testamentary management and disposition of assets and the taxation of those events, including wills, trusts, estates, and life insurance

Litigation in U.S. District Courts, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. appellate courts, and state courts regarding taxation, estates, and trusts